222: Meta-Gaming & Web3—How Perion is Bringing Blockchain to Fortnite & Beyond

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I talk with Amos Whitewolf, the Co-Founder of Perion, about the next evolution of gaming, Web3 adoption, and how Perion is creating a meta-layer for competitive gaming. 🎮 Perion is gamifying games like Fortnite by adding crypto-based rewards, leaderboards, and challenges—without changing how players already play. What we discuss: 🔹 The biggest challenge in Web3 gaming—onboarding & monetization 🔹 How Perion lets gamers earn crypto while playing their favorite games 🔹 The problem with Web3 gaming’s reputation & how to fix it 🔹 What Fortnite, Axie Infinity, and League of Legends got right 🔹 Why publishers should embrace blockchain (without alienating players) If you’re a Web3 founder, gamer, or interested in blockchain adoption, this episode is a must-listen! Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Amos & Perion’s vision for Web3 gaming. [00:01:00] Amos’ Journey into Web3 & Gaming Started in crypto in 2017—fascinated by removing financial middlemen. Professional gamer—boosted League of Legends accounts. Discovered Axie Infinity, became #1 ranked player in the world. Founded a gaming guild & built a Web3 gaming community. [00:05:00] The Power of Gaming Communities Why gaming is more social than people realize. How gaming DAOs & guilds helped Web3 adoption. Why Web3 gamers are different from Web2 gamers. [00:07:00] What is Perion? Solving the Web3 gaming onboarding problem. No need to switch games—Perion adds Web3 to existing games. Built-in challenges, leaderboards, and crypto rewards for Fortnite. Gamifying gaming—why Perion is Strava for competitive gamers. [00:10:00] How Perion Works Players connect their Epic ID & play Fortnite as usual. Earn crypto by completing in-game missions. Leaderboard-based earnings—gamers compete & get rewarded. Future expansion to Steam & other major gaming platforms. [00:14:00] Why Web2 Gamers Hate Web3 (and How to Change That) Most Web3 games feel like cash grabs—how Perion avoids that. No NFTs or token sales—just pure rewards for playing. Educating gamers by giving them crypto first, then showing the value. [00:18:00] How Perion Monetizes Players don’t pay—publishers & partners do. Game developers use Perion to drive real engagement, not fake downloads. Gamers get rewarded, publishers get true active players. [00:22:00] Why Web3 Gaming is the Best Onboarding Tool for Crypto 16-year-old gamers are the real unbanked. Most Web3 adoption in Southeast Asia, Latin America, & Eastern Europe. Once gamers earn crypto, they start spending it—driving real usage. [00:26:00] What Blockchain Perion is Using & Why DAO vote decided on Base as the primary chain. Evaluated Solana, Ethereum, and other L2s. Bet on Base’s rapid growth & regulatory clarity in the U.S.. [00:30:00] Perion’s Next Steps February 21st launch—first playable version goes live. Goal: Onboard 1M Fortnite players & expand to other games. More partnerships with game studios & publishers. Long-term goal: Making Web3 gaming seamless & fun. [00:34:00] Final Thoughts & Sam’s Key Takeaways Web3 gaming is about onboarding—not speculation. Gaming is the real gateway for mass crypto adoption. Perion’s model could onboard tens of millions into Web3. 🎮 Join the Perion community & start playing: https://perion.gg Connect https://perion.gg/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/perionlabs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amos-whitewolf-258b70140/ https://x.com/PerionDAO Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/